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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.88, 2,292.54 and 1,356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.88, 2,292.54 and 1,356.90 is: 2,033.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.88 : 2,292.54 = 1,356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.88/2,292.54 = 1,356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.88x = 2,292.54 × 1,356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.88x = 3,110,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,747.53/1,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.33

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